Here’s your chance to learn about recent construction trends, how the ARRA funding has impacted the industry and the McGraw-Hill Construction outlook for the next 1 to 2 years. Presenter Dan Palmer, senior director of editorial operations for McGraw-Hill Construction, is a 23 year veteran of McGraw-Hill. He began his career as a reporter and has held various management positions throughout his career. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Palmer currently is responsible for the newsgathering operation in the Midwest and Eastern portions of the country as well as the national permit gathering operation, U.S. Census relationship, and the Canadian news operational relationship. He has a degree in journalism/ communications and a Master's in organizational management.

Presenters: Aldo Leopold Legacy Center team members, architect Thomas Kubala, AIA, owner Buddy Huffaker, consultant Michael Utzinger, and architect Joel Krueger

The Aldo Leopold Legacy Center outside of Baraboo was selected as one of the Top Ten projects in 2008 by the AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE). When it received a Platinum certificate from the USGBC, it was recognized as the greenest building in the world. This seminar continues the tradition of asking the architect, owner and other consultants for projects selected to receive a Wisconsin Sustainability and Energy Efficiency (SE2) Leadership Award to present a case study.

Keynote: Jeanne Gang, FAIA. principal of Studio Gang Architects

Celebrate excellence in architecture by participating in the presentation of the 2009 AIA Wisconsin Design Awards. This year's award presentation includes a special keynote address by Jeanne Gang. Gang leads an architectural practice whose work has been noted for its innovation and design leadership. Through exploration and research early in the design process, Gang’s work has staked out new creative territory in materials, technology and sustainability.

Following Gang's keynote address, Design Award Committee co-chars Katherine Schnuck, AIA, and Mark Kruser, AIA, will present the 2009 AIA Wisconsin Honor and Merit Awards to the architects, owners and contractors responsible for the award-winning projects.

Presenter: Daniel Stephans, Division of State Facilities

This seminar presentation will answer the question:"What are the Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of State Facilities (DSF) Sustainable Facilities Policy and Guidelines and Standards and how are they to be used?" The guidelines and standards are designed to promote and ensure that state facilities are constructed and renovated in a sustainable manner, starting with initial project planning and continuing through occupancy and operation. They address all aspects of the planning, design and construction process as well as support Conserve Wisconsin and Governor Doyle’s Executive Order 145 by demonstrating green building leadership for state buildings.

Presenter: Ron Radzinger, FAIA, design principal of Marmol Radziner and Associates

Join Ron Radziner as he provides a behind-the-scenes look at his firm’s design-build history. Through a sampling of projects, including Mid-Century restorations, new residences, commercial buildings and prefab homes, the lecture will offer attendees an insider’s perspective on the give-and-take between the ideals of design and the reality of building. Radzinger's 100-person firm, established in Los Angeles in 1989, has grown to offer a range of design services, including landscape design, interior design and prefabricated housing. The firm’s commitment to design excellence and to preserving architectural history has translated into an award-winning approach to projects. Radziner develops design solutions that create strong connections between interior and exterior spaces and provide unique architectural identities. This keynote address is made possible by the underwriting support of The Boldt Company.

Presenter: James Wasley, AIA, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee School of Architecture & Urban Planning

The American Institute of Architects is helping to coordinate and support the Carbon Neutral Design (CND) Project to produce educational and resource materials for carbon-neutral design. This is a collaborative project involving the AIA Sustainability Discussion Group (SDiG), AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE), AIA Educator/Practitioner Network (EPN) and the Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE). Capitalizing on the expertise of building science educators and practitioners, the CND project will produce peer reviewed web-ready content.

Presenters: Flad Architects

Presenter: Eric Owen Moss, FAIA

Our apologies for the poor audio quality of this presentation.

Presenters: Jay Rohkohl, Randy Olson, Dale Holland

Presenter: Jon Foley